Tourist's Apology for Carving into Colosseum Wall Reveals Ignorance of Monument's Antiquity
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An English tourist who was caught carving his name into the wall of the Colosseum in Rome has offered an apology, claiming he was unaware of the monument's antiquity. The tourist, identified as Ivan Danailov Dimitrov, now faces a fine of up to 15,000 Euros and up to five years in jail. His lawyer hopes to reach an agreement with the prosecutor for a limited and just sentence.
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